Have you been breaking out in spots since you began taking the pill? Or maybe you're worried about the effectiveness of an IUD. Gone are the days where a piece of sheep's wool dunked in oil was believed to plug the cervix and protect a woman from...
Dear women: you should be talking about STIs with your OB-GYN. A woman's anatomy makes her more susceptible to all types of infections, including sexually transmitted ones. Plus, untreated STIs can cause more severe and long-lasting problems for women compared to men. If a woman becomes pregnant while...
The decision to start a family is also a time for excitement, love, and pure joy. Trying to get pregnant, however, isn't always simple. Some will become pregnant after one time trying, while others might have a more difficult time. Everyone is different and therefore must...
Are you due for your next OB-GYN appointment? When it's time to schedule your next appointment, you should prepare a list of questions that you want to ask the doctor. OB-GYN appointments can be daunting for some who are new to these office visits or who...
The recent coronavirus pandemic has brought on a number of concerns among many people, expectant mothers, in particular. As details about the virus are continually unfolding and no known vaccine has been discovered yet, moms-to-be have a right to be hyper vigilant. However, we have...
Millions of babies are born every year in the United States. If you've recently found out you're expecting, congratulations! Now it is time to find a great obstetrician that will support your pregnancy. Are you searching for an obstetrician, but don't know what you need to ask...
20 million new individuals contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) every year. It's a terrifying number, and a good reason to visit a gynecologist routinely. It's not, however, the only reason. From gaining control over your periods to preventing certain cancers, regularly seeing a gyno is essential to...
About 1 in 10 women suffer from a disease called polycystic ovary syndrome. While Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is pretty common, there are some important things that women need to know about it. The best thing to do is to be as informed as possible about untreated...
It's important to receive testing for a range of medical issues, especially if you have a family history of specific medical conditions. For example, 69% of women have received a pap test within the past three years. Pap smears are a diagnostic procedure that tests for cervical cancer...
If you are a woman, chances are you’ve heard that you need to go see an OB/GYN once you turn 21 or become sexually active. You may even have heard that you need to get a pap smear. But what does OB/GYN stand for, and...
